Earlier this autumn I received an enquiry for a bilingual wedding in May 2029. It was a lovely surprise, and it reminded me how differently couples approach booking their celebrant. Some come to me two or three years ahead, while others get in touch a few months or even weeks before the day, once the…
Category: Bilingual Wedding Celebrant
What Makes a Personalised Ceremony Truly Personal?
Introduction A wedding ceremony does not have to follow a set formula. For some couples, the traditional structure feels exactly right. For others, they want something warmer, more relaxed or more closely connected to who they are. That is where a personalised ceremony can make such a difference. It is not simply a standard ceremony…
Five things couples don’t realise about celebrant – led ceremonies
After fifteen years and more than six hundred ceremonies, I still meet couples who want a celebrant led ceremony but also are still very unsure about how this might actually look and feel. Diving more into their relationship, style and personality and understanding what they know already is often where the real planning conversation begins,…
Inside a Real Ceremony – The Wedding of I and L at Lauderdale House
I and L’s Inclusive Ceremony at Lauderdale House, London I always think the best way to explain what a celebrant-led ceremony actually looks like is to show you one. So here’s a real one, start to finish, from a wedding I led on a beautful summer day at the end of June at Lauderdale House…
Five May Weddings, 4 Countries, and What Spring Taught Me About Saying I Do
May has become one of my favourite months to work in. Not just because of the light (though that long, low, golden European light is something I will never take for granted) but because of the kind of couples who choose it. May couples tend to be planners who are also dreamers. They’ve thought carefully…
Why eloping without structure can feel rushed
Eloping has become one of the most beautiful ways to get married. It offers freedom, simplicity, and the chance to focus entirely on the two of you, without the expectations or pressures that can sometimes come with a larger wedding. For many couples, especially those travelling to places like Germany, Switzerland or Austria, it feels…
“So what can a Celebrant do?”
There is simply almost nothing a Celebrant cannot do when it comes to creating your dream ceremony – imagine the perfect location, style, time of day, and the emotions you want to evoke on your special day. Rest assured, I’m here to wholeheartedly embrace your ideas! With 15 years of experience as a Celebrant, I’ll…
Not just another Wedding! How a Celebrant-Led Wedding Becomes the Heart of Your Day
Spring is here – finally! Wedding season is beginning! I am now in ceremony writing mode, and it occurred to me that when couples first begin planning their wedding, much of the focus naturally falls on the beautiful things. The location. The flowers. The atmosphere. The celebration with their dearest family and friends. Yet the…
Ceremony, Collaboration, and Care: How I Work With Other Wedding Professionals
Weddings and elopements are, at their heart, collaborative. Even the most intimate celebration is shaped by many hands, many skills, and a shared intention to create something meaningful for the couple at the centre of it all. Over the years, working across the UK and Europe, I’ve come to understand how important it is that…
Why Germany is perfect for Elopements or Small Weddings
Why Germany is perfect for Elopements or Small Weddings Over the years, I’ve worked with many couples from the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia who dream of celebrating their wedding in Europe, but aren’t quite sure where to begin. Germany is a country I’m proud to call home, and it’s one of Europe’s most…